Updated July 2026
Best Trucking Companies in Scranton, Pennsylvania (July 2026)
As of July 2026, 308 carriers in Scranton, Pennsylvania are posting active jobs for W2 company drivers. True Transport Inc. leads with an average weekly pay of $2,250. JK MOVING & STORAGE INC follows at $2,200/week. Pennsylvania freight flows on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76 / I-78 / I-80) through the state's industrial core, with Port of Philadelphia handling petroleum and bulk cargo and a dense manufacturing base in Pittsburgh and the Lehigh Valley.
What changed in July 2026
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Where CDL pay is strongest in Scranton, Pennsylvania this month
The top of the list is True Transport Inc. at $2,250/week. A few names below the top earn more on a weekly-pay basis but rank lower on the composite.
#1True Transport Inc. — $2,250/wk
True Transport Inc. leads the Scranton, Pennsylvania market on combined pay and ranking score this month. Pay sits above the 91st percentile in the Scranton, Pennsylvania market. True Transport Inc.'s top FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance, in the 99th percentile.
#2JK MOVING & STORAGE INC — $2,200/wk
JK MOVING & STORAGE INC sits in the 94th percentile for weekly pay among Scranton, Pennsylvania carriers. Strongest FMCSA dimension is unsafe-driving avoidance — 93rd percentile.
#3Covenant Transport Inc — $1,762/wk
Covenant Transport Inc's FMCSA score is strongest on driver fitness — 99th percentile.
Also in the top 10: #4 DIVINE ENTERPRISES at $1,375/wk, #5 HandledNow LLC at $1,900/wk, #6 Maumee Express, Inc. at $1,925/wk, #7 PRAIRIE FIELD SERVICES LLC at $1,750/wk, #8 INSULATION COMPANY OF AMERICA LLC at $2,000/wk, #9 ECM ENERGY SERVICES INC at $1,950/wk, #10 GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION at $1,750/wk.
What Scranton, Pennsylvania drivers actually run
Of active CDL postings in Scranton, Pennsylvania this month, 24% are regional and 70% are OTR (long-haul). Local and semi-local routes account for the remaining 6%.
Across Scranton, Pennsylvania CDL postings: 2% with guaranteed pay, 27% dedicated, 76% take-truck-home, 63% pet-friendly, 60% riders-allowed.
How Scranton, Pennsylvania compares to Pennsylvania
| Scranton, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania top 50 | Delta | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly pay | $1,916 | $1,869 | +3% |
| Sign-on bonus rate | 48% | 42% | +6 pt |
| Dedicated routes | 31% | 38% | -7 pt |
Source: Lanefinder index, July 2026
Among the figures above, dedicated routes is where Scranton, Pennsylvania differs most from Pennsylvania — 7 points below statewide.
Driving CDL in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the most operationally complex CDL markets in the country. The PA Turnpike runs east-west across the state and serves much of the Northeast freight backbone, but the tolls add up — most fleets factor PA toll cost into route decisions. Winter in the Allegheny passes is the real operational variable: ice and snow on I-80 between Bloomsburg and DuBois is a frequent issue from December through March. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia anchor very different lane profiles — Pittsburgh leans industrial and steel, Philadelphia leans port and pharmaceutical. PA has a low flat state income tax compared to neighboring NY and NJ.
Related guides
- Best owner-operator companies in Scranton, Pennsylvania
- CDL driver salary in Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Where this data comes from
Lanefinder's ranking algorithm weights compensation at 30%, FMCSA SAFER safety at 25%, benefits at 25%, and operational performance at 20%. Compensation reflects pay percentile plus sign-on bonus, guaranteed pay, and settlement-frequency adjustments. Benefits scoring is hiring-type-aware. Operational performance comes mostly from how carriers handle real driver applications. Updated July 2026.